34. The Smiths are praised _______ the way they bring up their children. A. from B. by C. at D. for

35. Finally he reached a lonely island _________ was completely cut off from the outside world.

A. when B. where C. which D. whom

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。

I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 36 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 37 person.

I think my 38 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 39 and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 40 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 41 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So tried a(n) 42 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I 43 to help. That was really a big 44 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 45 are still my best friends today.

A bigger cause of my new 46 , however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alzheimer’s disease became my 47 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 48 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 49 her, so I took her place. She let me 50 . that making others feel good make me feel good, too, when she died, I was 51 , but I was very grateful to her.

I think I am a much 52 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 53 these experiences. They have 54 me to care about other people more than about myself. I 55 who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago.

36. A. since B. before C. or D. unless

37. A. famous B. simple C. different D. skilled

38. A. education B. career C. tour D. change

39. A. balance C. homework C. degree D. interest

40. A. talked B. wrote C. lied D. reported

41. A. careful B. lonely C. curious D. guilty

42. A. argument B. game C. experiment D. defence

43. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened

44. A. dream B. problem C. duty D. step

45. A. us B. which C. them D. whom

46. A. attitude B. hobby C. hope D. luck

47. A. friend B. partner C. guide D. guest

48. A. polite B. happy C. strange D. confident

49. A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. trusted

50. A. explain B. guess C. declare D. see

51. A. homeless B. heartbroken C. bad-tempered D. hopeless

52. A. quieter B. busier C. better D. richer

53. A. forget B. face C. improve D. analyze

54. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught

55. A. miss B. like C. wonder D. expect

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分 40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.

One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed ot be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.

Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.

Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.

“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.

56. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He was out of work B. He was bored with his job C. He wanted a higher position D. He hoped to find a better boss

57. What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A. A friend’s car had a flat tyre B. a wild man was pushing a carC. a terrible accident happened D. an old man’s car broke down

58. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A. He was also to be interviewed B. He needed a traveling companionC. He always helped people in need D. He was thankful to Jimmy

59. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?A. He was sorry for the other applicantsB. There was no hope for him to get the job C. He regretted helping the old man D. The interviewer was very rude

60. A. What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？A. Where there is a will, there’s a wayB. A friend in need is a friend indeedC. Good is rewarded with good. D. Two heads are better than one

B

George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America’s greatest composers. He published his first song when the was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.

Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These palys were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.

In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.

In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It sill remains one of his most famous works.

George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.

61. Many of Gershwin’s musical works were ________ . A. written about New Yorkers B. Composed for Paul WhitemanC. played mainly in the countryside D. performed in various ways

62. What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?A. It attracted more people to theatres B. It proved jazz could be serious music C. It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra D. It caused a debate among jazz musicians.

63. What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?A. He created one of his best works B. He studied with Nadia BoulangerC. He argued with French critics D. He changed his music style

64. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A. Many of Gershwin’s works were lost B. The death of Gershwin was widely reported C. A concert was held in memory of GershwinD. Brain cancer research started after Gershwin’s death.

65. Which of the following best describes Gershwin?A. Talented and productive B. Serious and boring C. popular and unhappy D. Friendly and honest

C

You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belvacv doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That’s why he created lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella.

The designer says he come up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street ad saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞蓬)built into a street lamp.” he said.

The lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining.

In addition to the rain sensor, there’s also a 360°motion sensor on the biberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.

According to the designer, the lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lighting strike. Each lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.

While there are no plans to take lampbrella into production, Belyacv says he recently introduced his creation one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be installed on my street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.

66. For what purpose did Belyacv create the lampbrella?A. To predict a heavy rain B. To check the weather forecast C. To protect people from the rain D. To remind people to take an umbrella

67. What do we know from Belyacv’s worlds in Paragraph2?A. His creation was inspired by an experience B. it rains a lot in the city of Saint PetersburgC. Street lamps are protected by canopiesD. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain

68. Which of the following show how the lampbrella works?A. motor→canopy→sensors B. Sensors→motor→canopy C. motor→sensors→canopy D. canopy→motor→sensors

69. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the lampbrella?A. Its moving speed B. Its appearance C. Its installation D. Its safety

70. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The designer will open a company to promote his productB. The lampbrella could be put into immediate production C. The designer is confident that his creation is practicalD. The lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow

D

Sparrow is a fast-food chain with 200 restaurants. Some years ago, the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company. Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining, the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. With more and more fast-food concepts reaching the market, the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention. And to make matters worse, its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required.

Sparrow failed to grow for another two years. Until a new CEO, Carl Pearson, decided to build up its market share. He did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to turn away from them. Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign.

Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand. The chain’s owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy’s restaurants. Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time. Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success, rather than customers’ speeding power. Finally, the owner accepted his idea.

The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry. The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original sons performed by a variety of stars. Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intension was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers.

Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image. For example, he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover. (营业额)

These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated.

71. Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO?A. The number of its customers was declining B. Its customers found the food unhealthy C. It was in need of financial support D. Most of its restaurants were closed

73. For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign?A. To build a good relationship with the public B. To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow C. To lean about customers; spending power.

D. To meet the challenge from Marcy’s restaurants.

74. The TV ads of Sparrow ________ . A. changed people’s views on pop starsB. amused the public with original songs C. focused on the superiority of its products D. influenced the eating habits of the audience

75. What was Pearson’s achievement as a CEO?A. He managed to pay off Sparrow’s debts. B. He made Sparrow much more competitive C. He helped Sparrow take over a company D. He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees

第II卷

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分45分）

第一节阅读表达 （第76、77、80题每题3分，第78题4分，79题2分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文并用英语回答问题，交答案与在答题卡相应的位置上（请注意76、77、79和80四个小题后面的词数要求）。

Jean Paul Getty was born in 1892 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He became a millionaire when he was only 24. His father was wealthy, but he did not help his son. Getty made his millions alone. He made his money from oil. He owned Getty Oil and over 100 other companies. The Fortune magazine once called Getty “the richest man in the world.”

But money _________. He married five times and divorced five times. He had five children but spent little time with them. None of Getty’s children had very happy lives.

Getty loved to make money and loved to save it. In spite of his great wealth, Getty was miser. Every evening, he wrote down every cent he spent that day. He even put pay telephone in the guest’s bedrooms in his house so he could save money on phone bills.

In 1973, kidnappers took his 16-year-old grandson, and demanded a large amount of money for his safe return. Getty’s son asked his father for money to save his child. But Getty refused. The kidnappers were merciless and Getty’s son made repeated requests for help from his father. Finally, Getty agreed to lend the money, but at 4 percent interest.

Getty started a museum at his home Malibu, California. He bought many important and beautiful pieces of art for the museum. When Getty died in 1976, the value of the collection in the museum was $1 billion. He left all his money to the museum. After his death, the museum grew in size. Today it is one of the most important museums in the United States. Getty made a large fortune in his life, but he gave his money to the art world because he wanted people to learn about and love art.

76. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? (no more than 8 words)_________________________________________________________________________________________

77. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 7 words)_________________________________________________________________________________________

细节题解，定位在原文第二段中“there was something wrong with the car.”break down意为损坏。

58. D

细节理解，定位在第二段中的最后一句话。

59. B

细节理解，定位在原文第三段Jimmy’s heart sank.”...,how could I possibly pass this interview,he thought to himself”Jimmy 的心一沉“我现在这个样子，怎么可能通过这场面试呢？”

60. C

推理判断，A选项，有志者事竟成。B选项，患难见真情。C选项，好人有好报。D选项，三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮。

B篇

61答案选D。细节理解题，原文定位于第二段末Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way —— from jazz to country.其中“they”指代Gershwin’s musical works，“in every possible way ”与 various ways属于同义替换，所以选D。

62答案选B。细节理解题，原文定位于第三段中In 1924, jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music .其中“show that jazz was serious music”和B选项是表达的一个意思，所以选B。

63答案选A。细节理解题，原文定位于第四段中“It still remains one of his most famous works.”其中it指的就是An American in Paris，“one of his most famous works.”即A选项中的 one of his best works.

64答案选B。推理判断题，读完整段之后，“Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages.”即说明了B选项“The death of Gershwin was widely reported.”固B正确。其它选项均没有涉及。

关键句：”And to make matters worse ,its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required.”

解析：“Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining”排除A选项；“the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. ”中一个unhealthy成为选项B的干扰点。“And to make matters worse ,its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required.”由此可得答案C； D选项无涉及。

72.答案：D；

关键句：He did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to turn away from them..

关键句:Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time.

解析：关键句中”such an attempt to（表目的） establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public”直接定位到正确答案A

74答案：B；

关键句:The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars. Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers.

解析:因为“Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product”，所以排除C选项；因“The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars.”所以得出正确答案 B；A和D选项未涉及；

75答案：B；

关键句:These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated.

解析:因“their efforts paid off”意为“他们的努力得到了回报”，而非偿清债务，所以排除选项A；因为“Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated”所以正确答案是B； C选项和D选项未涉及。

阅读表达

76. Getty made a large fortune himself.

本题考查段落的主旨大意。由本段后面部分可知本段主要大意为Getty自己创造了大量财富。

77. didn’t make his family happy / didn’t bring a happy family

从下文可知Getty的家庭与孩子都不幸福。

78. Although Getty had a lot of money, he was a mean person.

根据上下文语境可推断出miser意思为吝啬的，小气的。

79. They took Getty’s grandson and demanded a lot of money

对文章内容进行总结可得出答案，答案符合文章意思即可。

80. He made a great contribution to the local art.

最后一段主要讲了Getty对家乡博物馆的贡献，其目的在于让更多的人了解并热爱艺术。

写作

优能押题模板：

Dear XXX，

It is for a long time that we have not seen each other . How is everything going on with you?或 I am Li Hua, a third-grade student who is about to graduate from Xinhua High School. I’m writing this letter to express my interest/gratitude/appology/advice ...to you for...

In the first place, I’ll be so sorry/grateful /curious/happy...if you could .. It’s +adj + for me that ........ What’s more, the reason why I ... is that... Therefore, no one can deny the fact that.......Take a vivid example, I always........ Last but not least , it must be pointed out that I would love to give/know/tell ...

(To sum up, only in this way can we create a brighter future.)

I am looking forward to hearing from you. And I'll appreciate it very much if you give me an early reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

写作范文：

Dear Tom，

How is everything going on with you? I’m writing this letter to express my appology to you for not writing you back in time.

In the first place, I’ll be so happy if you could accept my apology. It’s of great importance for me to make full preperations for the final exam last week. Therefore, I couldn’t spare enough time to write you back in time . What’s more, I am willing to tell you that I am to do some part-time jobs in the summer holiday. No one can deny the fact that we can have our vision broadened in the process. Last but not least , it must be pointed out that I would love to go travelling during this holiday.

I am looking forward to hearing from you. And I'll appreciate it very much if you give me an early reply.